Caption Contest #2

Here's another caption contest for ya ... Show me whatchya got...

Caption Contest

Okay - here's one for you bloggers. Whoever comes up with the best caption wins. Keep it clean ...

Question

What do you get if you multiply six by nine?

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Asian Model

Check out my new model for the studio. This should help me learn about lighting even when I don't have a volunteer.

A sign

Saw this and thought you might wonder about it too...

Chicken Noodle Soup for the family

We've received some complaints that the blog hasn't been updated enough recently. Well, unfortunately, our camera's broke. For the last few family events we've had to shoot film *gasp* rather than the slick digital images that we've come to enjoy. So, until we get our camera fixed, the updates will be choppy at best. In other news, the entire family has been sick recently. First it was Annette who caught the bug. To use her words, "I was sick before being sick was cool." Then, Christopher had an unfortunate episode with the same illness followed by Adam. For the most part we're all healthy again.

These images were taken with a camera borrowed from Shane Noem. Many thanks to Shane for letting us borrow his camera for the two photo events we have this month.

Sunday Brunch

A few photos from a recent Sunday brunch...

Birthday Session

Some results from our birthday cake shoot in the studio this past week.

Previously Unreleased Photo

Here's a previously unreleased image from a recent birthday party. Apparently this is a tradition(?)

Showdown

At a party this weekend, there was a showdown between the little one and a fan that sprayed water. Here are 2 photos from their epic battle.

Birthday boy

A cute photo of the little one as he devours his birthday cake. Today he's officially one year old and it appears he enjoyed the celebration.

Today's Blooms

Now for a baby of a different sort...
Today is a particulary good day out in the garden as the daylilies and glads share their blooms. I am learning the art of raising daylilies from my mother-in-law (it's not a difficult art, that's why we like it). Though I can't name them all the way she can, I thought I'd share a few beauties that decided to poke out their heads today. Enjoy.
Gladiolus

Wild Day Lily

"Nagasaki"

"Court Magician"

This one I think is called "Little June Bug"

Tears

So, the other day I was on my way home from an appointment when I spotted a motorcycle with an interesting license plate. On the back of this expensive ride (Harely Davidson?) was the plate "Y I WORK". The whole way home it made me think, "Why do I work? Why do any of us work?" Then, it dawned on me ... faces like the photo below are why I work...

For the record, the kiddo was extra tired causing his unhappiness with the 'rents.

The Great Northwest

"The bluest skies you've ever seen are in Seattle..." Ah, lucky for us, we got to experience some of the sunny days in the Great Northwest and, indeed, they were some of the bluest skies we've ever seen. With great weather and even better company, we had a fantastic visit with friends and family out west. Check out some of the highlights:

Some photos

Okay, so Jeff and Rebecca convinced us to post a few photos from the trip even though we haven't returned yet. These are images from their camera -- and it's a sweet camera for those of you keeping score at home. Enjoy!

Washington State

We're currently in Anacortes, Washington. It was a lovely time visiting with Jeff and Rebecca in the Northwest. We started our visit in Seattle staying with Deanne & Jeff (sorry, no known blog at this time). We visited Pike Place Market and Pt. Defiance Zoo among other destinations. You'll love the photos of the polar bears at the zoo. Also, all we can say is Tacoma has really cleaned up its act. The Chihully Bridge was awesome in Tacoma. Check out this link for more information about Dale Chihuly. Finally, we visited Anacortes where we were able to kayak near Deception Pass. Many thanks to Anacortes Kayak Tours for the hospitality and equipment. We tipped our guide generously --- at least we thought it was generous.

Photos will be posted as soon as we return. Until then, wear polarized lenses because you never know what you might see.

Family Photo

A recent family photo from Memorial Day Weekend.

Beans, the wonder fruit

Sorry about the title -- The kiddo's first adventure in using a spoon on his own.

Whitesville

A few photos from the recent visit to Whitesville. This was the first visit for the little one to see his great-grandparents and several other relatives.

A little outdoor recreation.

This was the band that played live bluegrass music at the reunion.

First Plane Ride

The little one and I tackled the great adventure of his first plane ride this past weekend. He was such a trooper! He was so charming all weekend, despite sporadic nap and eating schedules. We had a wonderful visit and it was a perfect time to enjoy the northern mid-west.

The little-bit enjoyed mastachioli, gnocchi, pizzels and other Italian fare with Grandpa's family in Minneapolis before heading to Wisconsin for a cousin's wedding. Highlights were Minnehaha Falls with Grandpa and Pro-Nonna, the 'baby cows' on the farm and chasing pets at all the aunties' houses.